BDSOCRSJ — PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A.
BDSOCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A. in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BDSOCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A. in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A. |
| Country | Costa Rica (CR) |
| Location Code | SJ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BDSOCRSJ belong to?
The SWIFT code BDSOCRSJ identifies PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A. in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BDSOCRSJ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BDSOCRSJ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BDSO) represent the bank code for PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A.; characters 5-6 (CR) indicate the country code for Costa Rica; characters 7-8 (SJ) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BDSOCRSJ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BDSOCRSJ is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SJ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BDSOCRSJ instead of BDSOCRSJ?
Yes. The 8-character code BDSOCRSJ represents the primary headquarters of PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A.. The 11-character code BDSOCRSJ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BDSOCRSJ (or BDSOCRSJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BDSOCRSJ?
The physical address registered for BDSOCRSJ is: 600 METROS AL SUR DE CONSTRUPLAZA, ESCAZU, DISTRITO CUATRO, 10882, SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).